COUNTY OF SONOMA
CONSOLIDATED
PRIMARY ELECTION
JUNE 5, 2012
CAMPAIGN GUIDE
AND
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Local Nonpartisan Offices
Compiled and Distributed by Sonoma County Registrar of Voters
This handbook has been prepared to assist candidates, committees and members of the news
media in preparing for the upcoming 2012 Consolidated Primary Election. This handbook is not
intended to be all encompassing, but merely summarizes major provisions related to candidates and
committees involved in elections in the County of Sonoma and the State of California.
While staff has attempted to be as informative as possible in compiling this information, and
we appreciate the opportunity to address your questions not answered in this handbook, the law
prohibits employees from answering questions of a legal nature. This handbook is not intended as a
substitute for legal counsel. For your protection, we strongly urge you to consult an attorney.
For additional election-related information, feel free to contact our office Monday through
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays. For dates that fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, use the
next regular business day for transactions. Call us at (707) 565-6800, visit us at the Sonoma County
Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Drive, Santa Rosa, or write to us at P.O. Box 11485, Santa Rosa,
CA 95406-1485.
Wishing you the best in 2012,
JANICE ATKINSON,
SONOMA COUNTY CLERK &
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
SONOMA COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
General Information ............................................................................................ (707) 565-6800
Toll-free (within California) ...................................................................... (800) 750-8683
TDD (hearing impaired) ........................................................................... (707) 565-6888
Fax ............................................................................................................ (707) 565-6843
Vote by Mail Division ............................................................................................ (707) 565-6806
(vote by mail ballot applications, information)
Campaign Disclosure Division ............................................................................ (707) 565-6808
(financial disclosure statements, information)
Campaign Materials Division .............................................................................. (707) 565-6818
(voter lists, maps, precinct information)
Candidate Filing Division ..................................................................................... (707) 565-6809
(filing requirements for office)
Voter Registration Division .................................................................................. (707) 565-6800
(voter registration forms, information)
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Elections Division ................................................................................................. (916) 657-2166
(general information, filing for state and federal offices)
Fax ............................................................................................................ (916) 653-3214
Political Reform Division ..................................................................................... (916) 653-6224
(committee ID number, termination)
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
Technical Assistance Division (M-Th 9-11:30 a.m. and M-Tues 1:30-3:30 p.m.) .. (866) 275-3772
(campaign disclosure, state contribution limits,
conflict of interest disclosure)
Fax ............................................................................................................ (916) 322-3711
Enforcement Division (M-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) ....................................................... (866) 275-3772
(file complaint under Political Reform Act)
STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD .................................................................. (800) 852-5711
Automated Information ....................................................................................... (800) 338-0505
(committee tax status, tax deductible contributions,
charitable non-profit groups, general information)
FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION .................................................................. (800) 424-9530
(federal campaign disclosure, contributions from national
banks, national corporations, foreign nationals)
WEBSITES OF INTEREST
www.vote. sonoma–county.org
Provides information about the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office including the following: Voting Information, Registering to Vote, Political Party Affiliation, Facts for New Citizens, Services for Voters with Disabilities, Vote by Mail Information, Permanent Vote by Mail Information, Polling Places and Sample Ballots, Serving at the Polls, Student Precinct Officer Program, Campaign Materials and Costs, Election Results and Other Services.
www.vote.sonoma–county.org
Election Night Results
E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Vote by Mail Information ................................................ [email protected]
Voter Registration Information ...................................... [email protected]
Campaign Information ................................................... [email protected]
Campaign Materials ....................................................... [email protected]
Precinct Officer Information ........................................... [email protected]
HELPFUL CONNECTIONS
Secretary of State ........................................................... www.sos.ca.gov
Elections Division ......................................................... [email protected] Political Reform Division .............................................. [email protected]
Fair Political Practices Commission .............................. www.fppc.ca.gov
State Franchise Tax Board ............................................. www.ftb.ca.gov
Internal Revenue Service ............................................... www.irs.ustreas.gov
Federal Election Commission .......................................... www.fec.gov
California Law ................................................................. www.leginfo.ca.gov
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office appreciates notification of cases of alleged voter registration, petition or voter fraud; however, this office is NOT an enforcement agency and is therefore unable to investigate any violations.
In response to the many inquiries our office receives regarding possible election violations or fraud, following is a list of resources regarding whom to contact for the various types of violations:
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False or misleading campaign materials No agency enforcement; these issues are dealt with in court.
Violations of the Political Reform Act (Title 9 of the California Government Code §§81000-91014), i.e. mass mailing requirements, slate mailers, campaign disclosure, proper use of campaign funds, disclosure ofeconomic interests Contact your local district attorney at (707) 565-2311 or the appropriate city attorney for local candidates or measures, or the Fair Political Practices Commission at 1-800-561-1861 or www.fppc.ca.gov.
Election fraud Contact your local district attorney at (707) 565-2311, or the California Secretary of State at (916) 657-2166 or www.sos.ca.gov.
Unlawful use of public funds, violations of the Elections Code, the Penal Code, or any laws other than the Political Reform Act Contact your local district attorney at (707) 565-2311, or the California State Attorney General at 1-800-952-5225 or www.caag.state.ca.us.
Federal campaigns, e.g., U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, the President of the United States, etc. Contact the Federal Election Commission at 1-800-424-9530 or www.fec.gov.
Open meeting laws (Brown Act) Contact your local district attorney at (707) 565-2311, or the California State Attorney General at 1-800-952-5225 or www.caag.state.ca.us.
Local ordinances Contact your local city attorney or local district attorney at (707) 565-2311.
Vandalism or requirements concerning campaign signs Contact your local city attorney or local district attorney at (707) 565-2311.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OFFICE TO WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE NOMINATED OR ELECTED
VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES (federal, state) ................................................................................. 1
PARTY-NOMINATED OFFICES (party) ............................................................................................... 2
NONPARTISAN OFFICES (judicial, county) ....................................................................................... 3
Summary .................................................................................................................................... 4–6
NONPARTISAN
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
JUDICIAL (elected county-wide)
Judge of the Supreme Court ................................................................................................ 7–9
Summary ....................................................................................................................... 10
COUNTY (elected by district)
County Supervisor ................................................................................................................ 11–12
Summary ....................................................................................................................... 13
STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS — LOCAL NONPARTISAN OFFICES
ESTIMATED COSTS OF STATEMENTS ........................................................................................ 14
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS ........................................................................... 15–17
CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ............................................................................ 18
CAMPAIGN REPORTING INFORMATION .......................................................................... 19–23
CAMPAIGN REPORTING PERIODS ..................................................................................... 24–25
CAMPAIGN LITERATURE ......................................................................................................... 26–27
CAMPAIGN POSTERS AND SIGN PLACEMENTS
CONTACTS BY CITIES ................................................................................................................. 28
INFORMATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION .................................................... 29–31
VOTER REGISTRATION - CAMPAIGN MATERIALS ........................................................ 32
VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT INFORMATION ............................................................................. 33–34
APPENDIX
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CANDIDATES' RECEIPT FOR FILING NOMINATION DOCUMENTS
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OFFICES TO WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE NOMINATED OR ELECTED
AT THE CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION
VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES
Officeholder Sponsors’
Signatures
Filing Fees
In-Lieu
Signatures
Federal
U.S. Senator * 65-100 $3480.00 10,000
Federal (elected by district)
U.S. Rep in Congress
2nd District * 40-60 $1740.00 3,000
5th District * 40-60 $1740.00 3,000
State (elected by district)
State Senate
3rd District * 40-60 $952.91 3,000
Member of Assembly
2nd District * 40-60 $952.91 1,500
4th District * 40-60 $952.91 1,500
10th District * 40-60 $952.91 1,500
*Due to reapportionment, the Secretary of State will determine the incumbent during the candidate filing period.
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OFFICES TO WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE NOMINATED OR ELECTED
AT THE CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION
PARTY-NOMINATED OFFICES
Party No. of
Seats
Sponsors’
Signatures
Filing Fees In-lieu
Dem/Rep
Signatures
Minor
County Central Committee
Democratic
1st District Elect 5 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
2nd District Elect 5 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
3rd District Elect 4 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
4th District Elect 4 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
5th District Elect 5 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
Republican
1st District Elect 5 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
2nd District Elect 5 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
3rd District Elect 4 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
4th District Elect 5 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
5th District Elect 3 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
American Independent ** 20-40 N/A N/A N/A
Libertarian * 20-30 N/A N/A N/A
Peace & Freedom *** 20-30 N/A N/A N/A
County Council
Green *** 20-30 N/A N/A N/A
IMPORTANT: Information above is subject to change pursuant to a recent court decision, a voter-approved initiative, and guidance from the Secretary of State’s office available at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ccrov/pdf/s011/december/11138lf.pdf. County central committees now have the option of not having the election of members appear on the June 5, 2012, Primary Election ballot. Instead, they are free to remove the selection of central committee members from the ballot entirely and develop an alternate method to elect their membership. Local Central Committees/County Councils have been asked to confirm their intention with the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office by 5 p.m. on January 23, 2012.
*The Libertarian party has notified the Secretary of State’s Office that they will not have a County Central Committee Election on June 5, 2012. **The Secretary of State will compute the number to be elected for the American Independent Party not later than 125 days before the Primary Election. ***The county elections official will compute the number to be elected for the Green, Libertarian, and Peace and Freedom Parties, not later than 115 days before the Primary Election, if the election of members is to be by supervisorial or Assembly district.
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OFFICES TO WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE NOMINATED OR ELECTED
AT THE CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION
NONPARTISAN OFFICES
Officeholder
Sponsors’
Signatures
Filing Fees
In-Lieu
Signatures
JUDICIAL
Office #1 Averill 20-40 $1787.89 7,152
Office #2 Daum 20-40 $1787.89 7,152
Office #3 Bertoli 20-40 $1787.89 7,152
Office #4 Ottenweller 20-40 $1787.89 7,152
Office #5 LaForge 20-40 $1787.89 7,152
Office #6 DeMeo 20-40 $1787.89 7,152
COUNTY (elected by district)
Supervisor
1 st District Brown 20-40 $1340.97 5,364
3 rd District Zane 20-40 $1340.97 5,364
5 th District Carrillo 20-40 $1340.97 5,364
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SUMMARY— CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON
VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES TO BE VOTED ON AT THE
JUNE 5, 2012 CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION
Office1 Term Term Begins Qualifications
U.S. Senator 6 yrs January 3rd following
election, at noon.
At least 30 years of age, citizen of the U.S. for at least 9
years, inhabitant of the state when elected.
U.S. Rep in Congress 2 yrs January 3rd following
election, at noon.
At least 25 years of age, citizen of the U.S. for at least 7
years, inhabitant of the state when elected.
State Senator 4 yrs 1st Monday in
December following
election.
Citizen of the U.S., registered voter in the district at the
time nomination papers are issued2. May not serve in
the same office for more than 2 terms.
Member of Assembly 2 yrs 1st Monday in
December following
election.
Citizen of the U.S., registered voter in the district at the
time nomination papers are issued2. May not serve in
the same office for more than 3 terms.
1A candidate for a voter-nominated office may indicate his or her party preference, or lack of party preference, as disclosed upon the candidate's
most recent statement of registration, upon his or her declaration of candidacy. If a candidate indicates his or her party preference on his or her
declaration of candidacy, it shall appear on the primary and general election ballot in conjunction with his or her name. The candidate's designated
party preference on the ballot shall not be changed between the primary and general election. A candidate for voter-nominated office may also
choose not to have the party preference disclosed upon the candidate's most recent affidavit of registration indicated upon the ballot. A candidate
designating a party preference shall not be deemed to be the official nominee of the party designated as preferred by the candidate. A candidate's
designation of party preference shall not be construed as an endorsement of that candidate by the party designated. The party preference
designated by the candidate is shown for the information of the voters only and may in no way limit the options available to voters. Regardless of
whether or not a candidate for a voter-nominated office chooses to indicate his or her party preference to be printed on the ballot, he or she shall
provide his or her party preference history for the preceding ten years on the Declaration of Candidacy.
2Article IV, Section 2(c), of the California Constitution requires one year residency in the legislative district and three years residency in California;
however, it is the legal opinion of the Secretary of State’s Office that these provisions violate the U.S. Constitution and are unenforceable.
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SUMMARY— CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON
PARTY-NOMINATED OFFICES TO BE VOTED ON AT THE
JUNE 5, 2012 CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION
Office1 Term Term Begins Qualifications
Central Committee Member 2 yrs Organizational Meeting Resident of the district, registered voter qualified to vote
for that office when nomination papers are issued and
continuously throughout that term of office.
1No Declaration of Candidacy for membership on a county central committee shall be filed by a candidate unless (1) at the time of presentation of
the declaration and continuously for not less than three months immediately prior to that time, or for as long as he has been eligible to register to
vote in the state, the candidate is shown by his affidavit of registration to be affiliated with the political party the nomination of which he seeks, and
(2) the candidate has not been registered as affiliated with a qualified political party other than that political party the nomination of which he seeks
within 12 months, or, in the case of an election governed by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 10700) of Part 6 of Division 10, within three
months immediately prior to the filing of the declaration.
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SUMMARY— CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON
NONPARTISAN OFFICES TO BE VOTED ON AT THE
JUNE 5, 2012 CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION
Office Term Term Begins Qualifications
Judge of the Superior Court 6 yrs 1st Monday after
January 1st following
election.
Citizen of the U.S., registered voter, member of the
State Bar for 10 years immediately preceding the
election, or have served as judge of a California court
of record for 10 years immediately preceding the
election.
County Supervisor 4 yrs 1st Monday after
January 1st following
election, at noon.
Registered voter of the district which he or she seeks
to represent for at least 30 days immediately
preceding the deadline for filing nomination
documents, and shall reside in the district during
incumbency.
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CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Nonpartisan Offices — Consolidated Primary Election
State Offices (Elected County–Wide)
Judge of the Superior Court
TERM OF OFFICE
The Superior Court Judges serve a 6–year term beginning January 7, 2013.
Cal. Const. Art. VI §16(c)
QUALIFICATIONS A candidate for Superior Court Judge shall:
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be a citizen of the United States; and
be registered to vote; and
have been a member of the State Bar for ten years immediately preceding the election; or
have served as a judge of a California court of record for ten years immediately preceding the election.
Cal. Const. Art. VI, §15, E.C. §201
FILING REQUIREMENTS
Filing Fee or Signatures-in-Lieu of Paying Filing Fee
FILING FEE The non-refundable filing fee is payable to the Registrar of Voters, and must be paid at the time the
Declaration of Intention is filed.
■ Judge of the Superior Court ...... $1,787.89
SIGNATURES-IN-LIEU A candidate may submit petitions containing signatures of registered voters to cover all,
or any pro-rata portion, of the filing fee. The Petition-in-lieu form may be obtained from any county elections
official beginning December 30, 2011. The petitions must be filed with the county elections official in the county
where circulated no later than the close of business on February 8, 2012, and prior to filing a Declaration of
Intention. Supplemental signatures (to replace signatures filed by February 8, 2012, which were found not to be
valid) may be filed no later than the close of business on March 9, 2012. Circulators of an in-lieu-filing-fee
petition shall be a registered voter of the district in which the candidate is running. The circulator shall serve
within the county in which he or she resides.
Any registered voter may sign an in-lieu-filing-fee petition for any candidate for whom he or she is eligible to vote.
E.C. §§8104 (b), 8105(b), 8106 (a)(4),(7), (b)(1),(4)
NOMINATION DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
DECLARATION OF INTENTION Each candidate must file a Declaration of Intention between January 30, 2012
and February 8, 2012, with the county elections official in the county in which the candidate resides. If an
incumbent, eligible to be elected, fails to file by the close of business on February 8, 2012, any person other than
the incumbent may file a Declaration of Intention not later than the close of business on February 13, 2012. No
candidate for a judicial office shall be required to state his or her residential address on the Declaration of
Intention; however the address must be provided to the elections official for verification.
E.C. §§8023, 8024
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY Each candidate is required to file a Declaration of Candidacy between February 13,
2012 and March 9, 2012. The Declaration shall be obtained from the county elections official of the county in which
the candidate resides and is a voter. The Declaration of Candidacy must be executed in the office of the elections
official unless the candidate, in a written statement signed and dated by the candidate, designates a third party to
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Qualifications and Requirements - Nonpartisan Offices
Judicial Offices (Elected County-wide)
Judge of the Superior Court
obtain the Declaration from the county elections official and deliver it to the candidate. Such written statement
shall state that the candidate is aware the Declaration must be properly executed and delivered to the county
elections official from whom it was obtained not later than the close of business on March 9, 2012.
If an incumbent, eligible to be elected, files a Declaration of Intention within the prescribed time frame, but fails to
file a Declaration of Candidacy by the close of business on March 9, 2012, any person, other than the person who
was the incumbent on March 9, 2012, may file a Declaration of Candidacy not later than the close of business on
March 14, 2012, regardless of whether that person filed a Declaration of Intention. No candidate for a judicial
office shall be required to state his or her residential address on the Declaration of Candidacy; however the
address must be provided to the elections official for verification.
E.C. §§8020, 8023, 8024, 8028, 8040, 8064, 8100, 8200 et seq.
NOMINATION PETITIONS Each candidate is required to file a Nomination Petition between February 13, 2012
and March 9, 2012, containing at least 20 and no more than 40 signatures of registered voters in the jurisdiction.
Each section of the Nomination Petition shall be delivered to the county elections official, not later than the close of
business March 9, 2012. Circulators shall be registered voters in the jurisdiction in which the candidate is seeking
election, and shall circulate the petition only in the county in which he or she resides. NOTE: Signatures submitted in
lieu of paying the filing fee, which meet the requirements of this section, may be designated to satisfy this
requirement.
E.C. §§8020, 8041, 8061, 8062(3), 8066
STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL) Any candidate for local nonpartisan office may submit a
Statement of Qualifications to be printed in the Voter Information Pamphlet portion of the Sample Ballot.
Statements must be filed at the same time nomination papers are filed and may be withdrawn, but not
changed, until 5 p.m. the next regular business day after nominations close. Statements are confidential
until nominations (or extended nominations) close and then become public record .
Statements shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate’s own personal background and qualifications, and
shall not in any way make reference to other candidates for that office or to another candidate's qualifications,
character, or activities.
E.C. §§13307, 13308, 13311
STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS (FORM 700) Government Code §87300 requires every agency to adopt
a Conflict of Interest Code. A Conflict of Interest Code is a document that designates the positions within an
agency which make or participate in making governmental decisions that may have a foreseeable material effect
on any financial interest.
Each candidate must file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) not later than the final filing date for the
Declaration of Candidacy. Elected officials must also file Statements of Economic Interests within (30) days after
assuming office, annually, and within (30) days of leaving office. If an individual is appointed to an office, he or
she must file not more than (30) days after assuming office. Under certain conditions, the Statement of Economic
Interests need not be filed if such a statement was filed within (60) days prior to the filing of a Declaration of
Candidacy or the date of assuming office.
G.C. §§87200 et seq.
VOLUNTARY CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES At the time an individual files his or her Declaration of
Candidacy, Nomination Petitions, or any other paper evidencing an intention to be a candidate for public office,
the county elections official shall give the individual a copy of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices and a copy of
the provisions of Ch. 5, Div. 20 of the Elections Code.
E.C. §20440
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Qualifications and Requirements - Nonpartisan Offices
Judicial Offices (Elected County-wide)
Judge of the Superior Court
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE FILING OBLIGATIONS
See Campaign Disclosure Requirements starting on page 19 of this guide or the appropriate F.P.P.C. Manual.
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Summary Information - Nonpartisan Offices
Judicial Offices (Elected County-wide)
Judge of the Superior Court
JUDICIAL OFFICES (ELECTED COUNTY-WIDE)
Judge of the Superior Court
Summary Information
IMPORTANT!!!
FILING FEES
Judge of the Superior Court $1,787.89 or 7,152 Signatures-in-lieu
NOMINATION SIGNATURES 20 - 40
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS $1,997.00 (estimate)
FILING PERIODS
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12/30/11 - 02/08/12 Filing Period for Signatures-in-lieu of Filing Fees
02/09/12 - 03/09/12 Filing Period to make up deficient Signatures-in-lieu
filed by 02/08/12 (cash, signatures or any combination
thereof)
01/30/12 - 02/08/12 Filing Period for Declaration of Intention
02/09/12 - 02/13/12 Extension Period for filing Declaration of Intention
02/13/12* - 03/09/12 Filing Period for Nomination Documents (Statement of
Qualifications must be filed with Nomination Documents)
03/10/12 - 03/14/12 Extension Period for filing Nomination Documents/
Statement of Qualifications (if incumbent filed a
Declaration of Intention but failed to file a Declaration
of Candidacy)
ALL CANDIDATES MUST FILE:
1. Declaration Of Intention
2. Declaration Of Candidacy
3. Ballot Designation Worksheet
4. Nomination Petition
5. Statement Of Economic Interests (Form 700)
6. Campaign Statement Forms (501, 410, 460)
*For dates that fall on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, use the next regular business day for transactions.
NOTE: This summary of qualifications and requirements is for general information only and does not have the force and effect of law, regulation
or rule. In case of conflict, the law, regulation or rule will apply. The candidate should obtain the most up-to-date information available because
of possible changes in law or procedure since the publication of this information.
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COUNTY OFFICES (ELECTED BY DISTRICT)
County Supervisor
TERM OF OFFICE County Supervisors serve a 4–year term beginning at noon on January 7, 2013.
G.C. §§24200, 25000
QUALIFICATIONS A candidate for County Supervisor shall:
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be a registered voter of the district for which he or she seeks to represent for at least 30 days
immediately preceding the deadline for filing nomination documents for the office; and
reside in the district during his or her incumbency.
G.C. §25041
FILING REQUIREMENTS
Filing Fee or Signatures-in-Lieu of Paying Filing Fee
FILING FEE The non-refundable filing fee is payable to the Registrar of Voters, and must be paid at the time
the candidate obtains the nomination forms. The filing fee is:
■ County Supervisor ....... $1,340.97
SIGNATURES-IN-LIEU A candidate may submit petitions containing signatures of registered voters to cover all,
or any pro-rata portion, of the filing fee. The Petition-in-lieu form may be obtained from any county elections
official beginning December 30, 2011. The petitions must be filed with the county elections official in the
county where circulated no later than the close of business on February 23, 2012, and prior to obtaining a
Declaration of Candidacy. Supplemental signatures (to replace signatures filed by February 23, 2012, which
were found not to be valid) may be filed no later than the close of business on March 9, 2012. Circulators of an
in-lieu-filing-fee petition shall be a registered voter of the district in which the candidate is running. The
circulator shall serve within the county in which he or she resides.
Any registered voter may sign an in-lieu-filing-fee petition for any candidate for whom he or she is eligible to
vote.
E.C. §§8104 (b), 8105(a), 8106 (a)(4),(7), (b)(1), (4)
NOMINATION DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY Each candidate is required to file a Declaration of Candidacy between
February 13, 2012 and March 9, 2012. The Declaration shall be obtained from the county elections official of
the county in which the candidate resides and is a voter. The Declaration of Candidacy must be executed in the
office of the elections official unless the candidate, in a written statement signed and dated by the candidate,
designates a third party to obtain the Declaration from the county elections official and deliver it to the
candidate. Such written statement shall state that the candidate is aware the Declaration must be properly
executed and delivered to the county elections official from whom it was obtained not later than the close of
business on March 9, 2012.
If an incumbent, eligible to be elected, fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy by the close of business on March
9, 2012, any person, other than the person who was the incumbent on March 9, 2012, may file a Declaration of
Candidacy not later than the close of business on March 14, 2012.
E.C. §§8020, 8024, 8028, 8040, 8064, 8100
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Qualifications and Requirements - Nonpartisan Offices
County Offices (Elected by District)
County Supervisor
NOMINATION PETITIONS Each candidate is required to file a Nomination Petition between February 13, 2012
and March 9, 2012, containing at least 20 and no more than 40 signatures of registered voters in the
jurisdiction. Each section of the Nomination Petition shall be delivered to the county elections official, not later
than the close of business on March 9, 2012. Circulators shall be registered voters in the jurisdiction in which
the candidate is seeking election, and shall circulate the petition only in the county in which he or she resides.
NOTE: Signatures submitted in lieu of paying the filing fee, which meet the requirements of this section, may
be designated to satisfy this requirement.
E.C. §§8020, 8041, 8061, 8062(3), 8066
STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL) Any candidate for local nonpartisan office may submit a
Statement of Qualifications to be printed in the Voter Information Pamphlet portion of the Sample Ballot.
Statements must be filed at the same time nomination papers are filed and may be withdrawn, but not
changed, until 5 p.m. the next regular business day after nominations close. Statements are confidential
until nominations (or extended nominations) close and then become public record.
Statements shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate’s own personal background and qualifications, and
shall not in any way make reference to other candidates for that office or to another candidate's qualifications,
character, or activities.
E.C. §§13307, 13308, 13311
STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS (FORM 700) Government Code §87300 requires every agency to
adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. A Conflict of Interest Code is a document that designates the positions within
an agency which make or participate in making governmental decisions that may have a foreseeable material
effect on any financial interest.
Each candidate must file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) not later than the final filing date for
the Declaration of Candidacy. Elected officials must also file Statements of Economic Interests within (30) days
after assuming office, annually, and within (30) days of leaving office. If an individual is appointed to an office,
he or she must file not more than (30) days after assuming office. Under certain conditions, the Statement of
Economic Interests need not be filed if such a statement was filed within (60) days prior to the filing of a
Declaration of Candidacy or the date of assuming office.
G.C. §§87200 et seq.
VOLUNTARY CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES At the time an individual files his or her Declaration of
Candidacy, Nomination Petition, or any other paper evidencing an intention to be a candidate for public office,
the county elections official shall give the individual a copy of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices and a copy of
the provisions of Ch. 5, Div. 20 of the Elections Code.
E.C. §20440
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE FILING OBLIGATIONS
See Campaign Disclosure Requirements starting on page 19 of this guide or the appropriate F.P.P.C. Manual,
and the Local County Ordinance governing Campaign Contribution Limits for County Offices.
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Summary Information - Nonpartisan Offices
County Offices (Elected by District)
County Supervisor
COUNTY OFFICES
County Supervisor
Summary Information
IMPORTANT!!!
FILING FEES
County Supervisor $1,340.97 or 5,364 Signatures-in-lieu
NOMINATION SIGNATURES 20 - 40
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 1st District $565.00 (estimate)
3rd District $456.00 (estimate)
5th District $501.00 (estimate)
FILING PERIODS
■ 12/30/11 - 02/23/12 Filing Period for Signatures-in-lieu of Filing Fees
■ 02/24/12 - 03/09/12 Filing Period to make up deficient Signatures-in-lieu
filed by 02/23/12 (cash, signatures or any combination
thereof)
■ 02/13/12* - 03/09/12 Filing Period for Nomination Documents (Statement
of Qualifications must be filed with Nomination
Documents)
■ 03/10/12 - 03/14/12 Extension Period for filing Nomination Documents/
Statement of Qualifications
ALL CANDIDATES MUST FILE:
1. Declaration of Candidacy
2. Ballot Designation Worksheet
3. Nomination Petition
4. Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)
5. Campaign Statement Forms (501, 410, 460)
*For dates that fall on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, use the next regular business day for transactions.
NOTE: This summary of qualifications and requirements is for general information only and does not have the force and effect of law, regulation
or rule. In case of conflict, the law, regulation or rule will apply. The candidate should obtain the most up-to-date information available because
of possible changes in law or procedure since the publication of this information.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
For Local Nonpartisan Offices
Voter Information Pamphlet — Sonoma County Sample Ballot
ESTIMATED COST OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS JUNE 8, 2010JUNE 5, 2012
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Superior Court Judge 286,444 $116 $1,881 $1,997 $4,094 CAND BEFORE
COUNTY (elected by district)
Supervisor 1st Dist 65,729 $116 $449 $565 $1,230 CAND BEFORE
Supervisor 3rd Dist 48,944 $116 $340 $456 $1,012 CAND BEFORE
Supervisor 5th Dist 55,896 $116 $385 $501 $1,102 CAND BEFORE
CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION
1Estimates are based on four candidates sharing the cost of a single page. Actual costs may vary substantially from the estimate, depending on
the number of candidates in a particular contest. Run charges and set-up fees will be prorated among the candidates for a particular contest. If
the number of candidates submitting statements is not evenly divisible by four, and the statement cannot be printed with any others, run
charges and page set-up fees can be as much as four times the estimate.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
For Local Nonpartisan Offices
Voter Information Pamphlet — Sonoma County Sample Ballot
CANDIDATE STATEMENT
■ Statements of Qualifications are optional and, unless otherwise determined by the governing body, are printed at
the expense of the candidate. Candidates who are required to prepay the estimated cost will be either billed for
the additional cost or refunded any overpayment following the election. Estimated costs for Statements of
Qualifications are based on the printer's price list. Run charges are estimated at 1/4 page in the Voter
Information Pamphlet, printed in each booklet for the jurisdiction. The number of booklets ordered is estimated at
current registration + 15% to allow for rounding off and multiple ballot types. Estimates are based on four
candidates sharing the cost of a single page. Actual costs may vary substantially from the estimate, depending
on the number of candidates in a particular contest. Run charges and set-up fees will be prorated among the
candidates for a particular contest. If the number of candidates submitting statements is not evenly divisible by
four, and the statement cannot be printed with any others, run charges and page set-up fees can be as much as
four times the estimate. Estimates are for statements not exceeding 200 words unless noted. If a governing
body, prior to the date nominations open, opts to increase the number of words allowed to not exceed 400, the
estimated cost will be double the estimate listed.
■ A candidate may opt to have his or her statement translated into, and printed in, Spanish, in addition to having his
or her statement printed in English. The cost of having a statement printed in both English and Spanish is
approximately $100 more than twice the cost of a statement printed in English only.
■ The body of the statement (not including name, age and occupation) shall not exceed 200 words (unless
increased to not exceed 400 words by the governing body). Words shall be counted pursuant to Elections Code
§9.
■ Statements must be submitted on, or attached to, the form provided. Statements must be typewritten and single-
spaced in a block paragraph style. Words in all capitals, indentions, italics, underlines, stars, dots, etc., are
prohibited. Lists and enumerations will be wrapped as a single paragraph. Multiple single sentence paragraphs
that do not fit in the space will be wrapped. Indented text, if submitted, will be run together as a sentence. The
elections official is not responsible for the correct typesetting of statements that must be reconfigured to comply
with these guidelines.
■ Statements for candidates shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate's own personal background and
qualifications, and shall not in any way make reference to other candidates for that office or to another
candidate's qualifications, character, or activities.
■ Statements shall be written in the first person (e.g., "I am running..." not "She is running..." or "Jane Doe is running...")
and shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate's personal background and qualifications. Each statement shall
be accompanied by a declaration executed under penalty of perjury, declaring that the information contained therein
is true and correct.
■ Statements will be printed in random alphabet order unless repositioned due to space considerations.
Statements do not rotate.
FILING INFORMATION
■ Statements shall be filed with the county elections official when nomination papers are returned for filing, or in the
case of an election for which nomination papers are not required (i.e., run-off election) no later than the 88th day
prior to the election.
■ Statements shall remain confidential until the expiration of the filing deadline for nomination papers for the office.
Statements may be withdrawn, but shall not be changed (except as specifically required by the elections official), until 5
p.m. the next regular business day following the close of nominations for such office.
■ Statements are subject to examination and challenge by any voter of the jurisdiction (Elections Code §13313) for a
period of 10 calendar days following the close of filing for each such office.
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Board.
Thank your for your vote.
Correct any typos
prior to filing
and initial
E.P.S.
NAME: ______________________________________________ AGE: ___________________
OCCUPATION: ________________________________________________________________
(STATEMENT / WORD COUNT BEGINS HERE)
I am running for the governing board of the Washington Unified School District because I feel I
can bring a balance to the board. I attended local schools, graduating from Washington High
School in 1985. I am married and currently have two children attending school in the district.
I own and operate my own business, so I am well aware of the need to operate within a budget.
With proper distribution of resources and educational materials I am convinced we can offer
quality education to all students within the district.
I have been active in the P.T.A., served on the Save Our Youth committee, and am an active
member of the All-Faith Church. I have served as Boy Scout Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader
for the past 3 years. I also serve as a volunteer at the Community Recycling Center as time
allows.
I am looking forward to serving you on the Washington Unified School District Governing
Official issuing form
to complete Cost of printing,
word limitation,
for payment
Check here if you
wish English only
or English & Spanish
Date and Sign
If either age or
occupation is left
Occupation may be blank, none will
more descriptive be printed
than ballot designation
All statements
should be typed,
in upper and lower
case lettering,
block paragraph
style
JURISDICTION:________________________________________ CONTEST ID: ____________ CANDIDATE ID: ____________
CANDIDATE’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
(INSTRUCTIONS AND STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM)
The estimated cost of printing a 200 word statement of qualifications is $ 260.00 . The governing body of your
jurisdiction has determined that statements shall be limited to ( 200 / 400 ) words: the ( candidate / jurisdiction ) shall
bear the cost of the statements, and payment shall be required ( prior to / after ) the election. Payments required in
advance are to be made directly to the jurisdiction. Proof of payment will be required at the time the statement is filed.
Actual estimated costs may vary substantially; see reverse side of this form for explanation.1
I hereby state that I prepared the following statement for printing and distribution in the Voter Information Pamphlet portion
of the Sample Ballot in [ ] ENGLISH ONLY [ ] ENGLISH AND SPANISH. I understand the estimated cost of the statement
will be approximately double for 400 word statements, or statements printed in English and Spanish.
DATE: _________________________ CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: ____________________________
x
November 12, 2005 Elita P. Snodgrass
ELITA P. SNODGRASS 32
Businesswoman Not subject to the ballot designation limitations – if left blank will not be printed
If left blank will not be printed
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING
CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
For Local Nonpartisan Offices
PREPARATION OF CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT Shown below is a reduced facsimile of a Candidate's Statement of
Qualifications form. Note that the first paragraph in the upper portion contains information as to the limitations on the
number of words and the cost of printing and handling your statement. This portion of the form is to be completed by
the officer issuing the form. The second paragraph contains check boxes for you to indicate whether you wish to have
your statement printed in English only, or in English and Spanish. You should complete this portion and date and sign
where indicated. The statement shown below has been typed, in upper and lower case, block paragraph form, and the
candidate is not requesting a Spanish translation of her statement. She has corrected and initialed a typographical
error (had the candidate not corrected this error it would have been typeset as submitted).
responsibility
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GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING
CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
For Local Nonpartisan Offices
Printed Candidate's Statement The example below illustrates the candidate's statement as it will be printed in the
Voter Information Pamphlet portion of the Sample Ballot. All statements are printed in BLOCK PARAGRAPH STYLE with
spacing between paragraphs (no indentations).
Word Count Standards
1. Punctuation is not counted.
2. Each word shall be counted as one word except as specified.
3. All geographical names shall be counted as one word (e.g., "City and County of San Francisco" or
"Rincon Valley Union School District" shall be counted as one word).
4. Each abbreviation for a word, phrase, or expression shall be counted as one word (e.g., S.R.J.C.).
5. Hyphenated words that appear in any generally available dictionary shall be counted as one word.
Each part of all other hyphenated words shall be counted as a separate word.
6. Dates consisting of a combination of words and digits shall be counted as two words (e.g., June 2,
2000). Dates consisting of only digits shall be counted as one word (e.g., 6/2/00).
7. Digital numbers shall be counted as one word (e.g., 100). Numbers which are written out are counted
as one word each (e.g., "one" shall be counted as one word and "one hundred" shall be counted as
two words).
8. Telephone numbers shall be counted as one word.
9. Internet web site addresses shall be counted as one word.
Statements must be typewritten in upper and lower case, with paragraphs clearly marked. Statements must be
submitted on the appropriate form; however, statements may be prepared on a word processor and attached to the
form, providing no pertinent information is covered by the attachment. Statements submitted in a format other than
block paragraph will be reformatted as illustrated above. If age and/or occupation are left blank, none will be printed.
Occupation is not restricted by ballot designation limitations; however, occupations exceeding one line will be
shortened. STATEMENTS MUST BE WRITTEN IN THE FIRST PERSON (e.g., "I am running ..." not "Jane Doe is running ..."
or "He is running ...").
PLEASE PROOFREAD YOUR STATEMENT. The Registrar of Voters Office will not be responsible for the accurate printing
of any re-formatted statement or handwritten statement, nor will it correct any misspellings or errors in grammar or
punctuation. Words in ALL CAPITALS, italics, underlines, boldface type, ***stars***, !!!dots ..., etc., are prohibited.
WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELITA P. SNODGRASS Age: 32
Occupation: Businesswoman
I am running for the governing board of the Washington Unified School District because I
feel I can bring a balance to the board. I attended local schools, graduating from
Washington High School in 1985. I am married and currently have two children
attending school in the district.
I own and operate my own business, so I am well aware of the need to operate within a
budget. With proper distribution of resources and educational materials I am convinced
we can offer quality education to all students within the district.
I have been active in the P.T.A., served on the Save Our Youth committee, and am an
active member of the All-Faith Church. I have served as Boy Scout Den Mother and Girl
Scout Leader for the past 3 years. I also serve as a volunteer at the Community
Recycling Center as time allows.
I am looking forward to serving you on the Washington Unified School District Governing
Board.
Thank you for your vote.
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PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES
as found In Chapter 5 of Division 20 of the
California Elections Code
Chapter 5. Fair Campaign Practices
Article 1. General Intent
20400. The Legislature declares that the purpose of this chapter is to encourage every candidate for public office in this
state to subscribe to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.
It is the ultimate intent of the Legislature that every candidate for public office in this state who subscribes to the Code of
Fair Campaign Practices will follow the basic principles of decency, honesty, and fair play in order that, after vigorously
contested, but fairly conducted campaigns, the citizens of this state may exercise their constitutional right to vote, free
from dishonest and unethical practices which tend to prevent the full and free expression of the will of the voters.
The purpose in creating the Code of Fair Campaign Practices is to give voters guidelines in determining fair play and to
encourage candidates to discuss issues instead of untruths or distortions.
Article 2. Definitions
20420. As used in this chapter, "Code" means the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.
Article 3. Code of Fair Campaign Practices
20440. At the time an individual is issued his or her declaration of candidacy, nomination papers, or any other paper
evidencing an intention to be a candidate for public office, the elections official shall give the individual a blank form of the
code and a copy of this chapter. The elections official shall inform each candidate for public office that subscription to the
code is voluntary.
In the case of a committee making an independent expenditure, as defined in Section 82031 of the Government Code, the
Secretary of State shall provide a blank form and a copy of this chapter to the individual filing, in accordance with Title 9
(commencing with Section 81000) of the Government Code, an initial campaign statement on behalf of the committee.
20441. The Secretary of State shall print, or cause to be printed, blank forms of the code. The Secretary of State shall
supply the forms to the elections officials in quantities and at times requested by the elections officials.
20442. The elections official shall accept, at all times prior to the election, all completed forms that are properly
subscribed to by a candidate for public office and shall retain them for public inspection until 30 days after the election.
20443. Every code subscribed to by a candidate for public office pursuant to this chapter is a public record open for public
inspection.
20444. In no event shall a candidate for public office be required to subscribe to or endorse the code.
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires all candidates for state and local elective office, all state and local
elected officeholders, proponents of state and local ballot measures who control a ballot measure committee, and
committees supporting or opposing state and local candidates, and all measure committees, to file campaign
disclosure statements disclosing contributions received and expenditures made.
It is the responsibility of the candidate and or committee to be aware of and to file the required campaign
disclosure statements in a correct and timely manner. Government Code §91013 provides for a late filing fine
of $10 per day for the late filing of any campaign disclosure statements after the deadline until the statement
or report is filed.
CAMPAIGN FILING OBLIGATIONS
Except as noted below, an individual who intends to be a candidate for an elective office must file Form 501.
Please see instructions on the Form 501 for the filing requirements. For State Candidates, Form 501 is filed with
the Secretary of State. Local Candidates file with the appropriate local filing officer for their jurisdiction.
G.C. §85200 et seq.
FORM 501–Candidate Intention Statement This statement must be filed before a candidate solicits or receives
any contributions (including loans) from others or before any expenditures are made from personal funds on behalf of
his/her candidacy, excluding personal funds used to pay filing fees and/or fees for Statements of Qualifications.
G.C. §85200
Exception: Form 501 is not required to be filed by candidates who do not intend to receive any contributions or
loans, and the only expenditures from personal funds would be for payment of the filing fee and Statement of
Qualifications. Form 501 is not used to obtain a Committee Identification Number.
FORM 410–Statement of Organization In addition to the above mentioned form, a Form 410 must be filed with
the Secretary of State's Office to obtain a Committee Identification Number. Form 410 must be filed if a
candidate or committee receives contributions (including loans) totaling $1,000 or more in a calendar year. This
statement must be filed within 10 days of receiving $1,000 in contributions. All personal funds and/or
contributions or loans made to the candidate, to a person on behalf of the candidate, or to the candidate's
controlled committee shall be deposited in a campaign bank account prior to expenditure. All campaign
expenditures shall be made from the account. For more details, refer to Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 for Local
Candidates and their Controlled Committees.
G.C. §84101
FORM 470–Officeholder/Candidate Campaign Statement–Short Form Candidates for office who expect to
receive or spend less than $1,000 during the election and who do not have a controlled committee may file a
Form 470 with their Declaration of Candidacy (or no later than the filing deadline for the first pre-election
campaign statement).
G.C. §84206(a), (b)
FORM 470–Supplement Any candidate who files a Form 470 and who subsequently has $1,000 or more in receipts
and/or expenditures prior to his/her election must send a notice to the Secretary of State, the local filing officer, if any,
and to all candidates for the same office. This notice must be sent within 48 hours. Detailed information concerning
the notice required is included on the Supplemental Form 470.
G.C. §84206(c)
FORM 460–Recipient Committee Campaign Statement Candidates for office who receive contributions or have
expenditures of $1,000 or more must file pre-election and semi-annual campaign statements during the year in
which their election is being held. For candidates involved in the June Consolidated Primary Election the
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, CONT.
first semi-annual campaign statement must be filed no later than January 31, 2012; the first pre-election
campaign statement is due no later than March 22, 2012; the second pre-election campaign statement is due no
later than May 24, 2012; and the second semi-annual campaign statement must be filed no later than July 31,
2012. Please refer to the Campaign Filing Schedule in this guide for the actual filing periods covered by each
statement.
For candidates involved in run-off elections held in November 2012, the first pre-election campaign statement is
due no later than October 5, 2012; the second pre-election campaign statement is due no later than October 25,
2012; and the semi-annual campaign statement must be filed no later than January 31, 2013. Please refer to
the Campaign Filing Schedule for the actual filing periods covered by each statement.
G.C. §84200 et seq.
Termination: Once contributions and expenditures for a particular office cease, all funds are expended, the
ending cash balance is $0.00, and the bank account is closed, an original and one copy of Form 410 must be
filed with the Office of the Secretary of State. Additionally, you must file a copy of Form 410 along with an original
of the final campaign statement (Form 460) with the appropriate filing officer.
There is no deadline for terminating a committee controlled by a local candidate or officeholder unless the
controlling candidate/officeholder becomes a state officeholder (in which case, refer to the FPPC Information
Manual for State Candidates (Manual 1) for termination requirements). Primarily formed committees also do not
have a deadline to terminate. However, the committee, by its nature, may need to change its committee status if
it remains open after the election.
G.C. §84214
FPPC Reg §18404
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PRE–CAMPAIGN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR CANDIDATES AND/OR COMMITTEES
FORM 501–CANDIDATE INTENTION STATEMENT
WHO FILES:
A candidate for state or local office must file Form 501 prior to solicitation or receipt of any contribution or
expenditure of any personal funds used for the election.
You must file a separate Form 501 for each election, including reelection to the same office.
Exception: This form is not required if you will not solicit or receive contributions from other persons and the only
expenditures will be from your personal funds used for the filing fee and/or Statement of Qualifications in the
sample ballot or ballot pamphlet.
WHEN TO FILE:
Form 501 must be filed before you solicit or receive any contributions or before you make any expenditure from
personal funds on behalf of your candidacy. This form is considered filed the date it is postmarked or hand
delivered.
Pursuant to Government Code §84300(a), no contribution of one hundred dollars ($100) or more shall be made or
received in cash. Pursuant to Government Code §84300(b), no expenditure of one hundred dollars ($100) or more
shall be made in cash.
WHERE TO FILE:
State Candidates: Local Candidates:
Send original to: Send original to:
Secretary of State Political Reform Division The appropriate local filing officer
1500 11th Street, Room 495
Sacramento, CA 95814
See appropriate Campaign Disclosure Manual and California Form 501 for additional instructions and filing
requirements.
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PRE–CAMPAIGN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR CANDIDATES AND/OR COMMITTEES, CONT.
FORM 410–STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION
DEFINITIONS:
RECIPIENT COMMITTEE A recipient committee is any individual (including an officeholder or a candidate),
group of individuals, organization, or any other entity that receives contributions totaling $1,000 or more during
a calendar year.
CONTRIBUTION The term “contribution” includes monetary payments, loans and non-monetary goods or
services.
PERSONAL FUNDS--Candidates The personal funds of a candidate or officeholder used in connection with
seeking or holding elective office are contributions and are counted towards qualifying as a recipient
committee. However, personal funds used to pay a candidate filing fee or a fee for the Statement of
Qualifications to appear in the ballot pamphlet are not counted toward the $1,000 threshold.
Pursuant to Government Code §84300(a), no contribution of one hundred dollars ($100) or more shall be
made or received in cash. Pursuant to Government Code §84300(b), no expenditure of one hundred dollars
($100) or more shall be made in cash.
WHEN TO FILE:
File the Form 410 within 10 days of receiving $1,000 in contributions. The date this form is postmarked is the
date it is considered filed.
A recipient committee qualifying during the 16 days prior to an election in which it must file pre-election
statements must file a Form 410 by fax, guaranteed overnight delivery, or personal delivery within 24 hours of
qualification with the filing officer who will receive the committee’s original disclosure statements. A Form 410
must also be filed with the Secretary of State within 10 days.
A recipient committee qualifying during the 16 days prior to an election in which the committee makes
independent expenditures of $1,000 or more to support or oppose a candidate in that election must file the
Form 410 (or the information contained on the Form 410) within 24 hours of qualification with the filing officer
who will receive the committee’s original disclosure statements and with the filing officer(s) for the candidate(s)
supported or opposed by the independent expenditure. These filings must be made by fax, guaranteed
overnight delivery, personal delivery, or online (if online filing is available).
WHERE TO FILE:
All Committees: County & City Committees:
Send original & one copy to: Send copy to:
Secretary of State Political Reform Division The appropriate local filing officer
1500 11th Street, Room 495
Sacramento, CA 95814
You will receive written notification from the Secretary of State’s Office assigning an identification number to
your committee. (Identification numbers are also posted on the Secretary of State’s web site at www.cal-
access.ss.ca.gov.)
See appropriate Campaign Disclosure Manual and California Form 410 for additional instructions and filing
requirements.
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OFTEN OVERLOOKED
BE INFORMED: The Franchise Tax Board is authorized under Section 90001 of the California Government Code to audit
Campaign Disclosure Statements. The audit can include tests of the accounting records and other such auditing procedures.
The purpose of campaign disclosure is to provide the public with the identity of contributors and the amounts they give, as
well as the amount officeholders, candidates and committees spend. The laws passed to enforce that purpose can be
challenging for the unwary, therefore some often overlooked requirements, some identified in audit reports, are provided
here:
Even unopposed candidates are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions of the Political Reform Act. (Gov.
Code §82007)
Prior to soliciting or receiving any contribution (including a loan), all elected officeholders and all candidates must
file Form 501 (candidate intention).
Contributions include PERSONAL FUNDS and are subject to the same disclosure requirements.
A Statement of Organization (Form 410) must be filed within 10 days by any person who receives contributions
totaling $1,000 or more during a calendar year.
Officeholders and candidates who receive contributions or make expenditures must establish a campaign checking
account in California and report it on a Form 410.
Loans to a candidate are considered contributions unless the loan is from a financial institution.
Filing fees and candidate statement fees may be paid in cash if the candidate is using personal funds and will not be
reimbursed through the committee. (Gov. Code §85200) Otherwise, campaign disclosure laws require that
expenditures of $100 or more be made by written instrument containing the names of both the payee and payer.
(Gov. Code §84300)
Never accept or spend $100 or more in cash (Gov. Code §84300(b))
For contributions of $100 or more, including loans, and in-kind contributions, you must disclose the contributor's
name, address, occupation and employer. Contributions of $100 or more may not be made in the form of a money
order or cashier’s check. Contributions may continue to be made with a credit card.
Maintain details on contributions and expenditures of $25 or more, even if you are spending less than $1,000. Refer
to recordkeeping guidelines in Manual 2.
Make copies of all contributor checks.
Candidates must disclose employer information for all contributors and keep all records of occupation and employer
information.
NO PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS. Use campaign funds only for political, legislative, or governmental
purposes.
The source for each loan must be disclosed.
All expenditures of $100 or more must be itemized on the campaign statements, and then summarized on the
Campaign Disclosure Statement Summary Page.
As long as a committee is in existence, a Semi-Annual Campaign Statement must be filed. If the candidate has filed
a long form (460) previously in the calendar year, a 460 must be filed as the Semi-Annual Statement even if there is
no activity.
Payee street addresses must be disclosed on the campaign statements for expenditures made (Gov. Code
§84211(k)).
If the committee changes its treasurer, an amendment to the Form 410 Statement of Organization must be filed.
If $1,000 or more ($500 or more for local county candidates) is received from one contributor during the last 16
days before the election, disclose receipt within 24 hours, even if the contribution is from your personal funds.
Any person who makes independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to any county candidate, which
accumulate to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or more during an election cycle shall notify the county registrar of
voters and all candidates running for the same seat, within twenty-four (24) hours, each time such an expenditure is
made.
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2012 PRIMARY ELECTION CAMPAIGN FILING SCHEDULE
JUNE 5, 2012
FILING DEADLINE TYPE OF PERIOD COVERED METHOD OF DELIVERY
STATEMENT BY STATEMENT
JANUARY 31, 2012 .............. Semi-Annual * – 12/31/11 Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
MARCH 22, 2012 ................. Pre-election 01/01/12 - 03/17/12 Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
MAY 24, 2012 ...................... Pre-election 03/18/12 - 05/19/12 Personal Delivery
Guaranteed
Overnight Service
WITHIN 24 HOURS ............ 16-Day Reports 05/20/12 - 06/04/12 Personal Delivery** Guaranteed**
Overnight Service
Fax**
JULY 31, 2012 ..................... Semi-annual 05/20/12 - 06/30/12 Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
* The period covered by any statement begins on the day after the closing date of the last statement filed, OR January 1, if no previous
statement has been filed.
**16-Day Reports file within 24 hours except the deadline for a Form 497 reporting a contribution received on May 20 is May 21, and
the deadline for a Form 497 due May 26, 27, or 28, is extended to May 29.
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2012 GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FILING SCHEDULE
November 6, 2012
FILING DEADLINE TYPE OF PERIOD COVERED METHOD OF DELIVERY
STATEMENT BY STATEMENT
JULY 31, 2012 ..................... Semi-annual * – 6/30/12 Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
OCTOBER 5, 2012 ................ Pre-election 7/01/12 – 9/30/12 Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
OCTOBER 25, 2012 .............. Pre-election 10/01/12 - 10/20/12 Personal Delivery
Guaranteed
Overnight Service
WITHIN 24 HOURS ........... 16-Day Reports 10/21/12 - 11/05/12 Personal Delivery** Guaranteed**
Overnight Service
Fax**
JANUARY 31, 2013 ............. Semi-annual 10/21/12 - 12/31/12 Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
* The period covered by any statement begins on the day after the closing date of the last statement filed, OR January 1, if no previous
statement has been filed.
**16-Day Reports file within 24 hours except the deadline for a Form 497 reporting a contribution received on October 21 is October 22,
and the deadline for a Form 497 due October 27, 28, is extended to October 29.
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CAMPAIGN LITERATURE
Mass Mailing
Definition of Mass Mailing: Mass mailing means over two hundred (200) substantially similar pieces of mail,
but does not include a form letter or other mail which is sent in response to an unsolicited request, letter, or
other inquiry.
G.C. §82041.5
NOTE: If you are planning any type of mass mailing, please contact the post office in advance for specific postal
regulations.
Mass Mailing Requirements
a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), no candidate or committee shall send a mass mailing unless the name,
street address, and city of the candidate or committee are shown on the outside of each piece of mail in the
mass mailing and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of mail of the mailing in no less than
6-point type which shall be in a color or print which contrasts with the background so as to be easily legible. A
post office box may be stated in lieu of a street address if the organization’s address is a matter of public
record with the Secretary of State.
b) If the sender of the mass mailing is a single candidate or committee, the name, street address, and city of
the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail.
c) If the sender of a mass mailing is a controlled committee, the name of the person controlling the committee
shall be included in addition to the information required by subdivision (a).
G.C. §84305
Mass Mailing Prohibitions
No newsletter or other mass mailing shall be sent at public expense.
G.C. §89001
Political Advertising Requirements — Newspapers
Any paid political advertisement that refers to an election or to any candidate for state or local elective office
and that is contained in or distributed with a newspaper, shall bear on each surface or page thereof, in type or
lettering at least half as large as the type or lettering of the advertisement or in 10-point roman type, whichever
is larger, the words “Paid Political Advertisement.” The words shall be set apart from any other printed matter.
As used in this section “paid political advertisement” shall mean and shall be limited to, published statements
paid for by advertisers for purposes of supporting or defeating any person who has filed for an elective state or
local office.
E.C. §20008
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CAMPAIGN LITERATURE, CONT.
Simulated Ballot Requirements
a) Every simulated ballot or simulated sample ballot shall bear on each surface or page thereof, in type or
lettering at least half as large as the type or lettering of the statement or words or in 10-point roman type,
whichever is larger, in a printed or drawn box and set apart from any other printed matter, the following
statement:
“NOTICE TO VOTERS
“(Required by Law)
“This is not an official ballot or any official sample ballot prepared by the county elections official, or the
Secretary of State.
“This is an unofficial, marked ballot prepared by (insert name and address of the person or organization
responsible for preparation thereof).”
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require this notice in any editorial or other statement appearing in
a regularly published newspaper or magazine other than a paid political advertisement.
b) No simulated ballot or simulated sample ballot referred to in subdivision (a) shall bear any official seal or the
insignia of any public entity, nor shall that seal or insignia appear upon the envelope in which it is mailed or
otherwise delivered.
c) The superior court, in any case brought before it by any registered voter, may issue a temporary or permanent
restraining order or injunction against the publication, printing, circulation, posting, or distribution of any matter
in violation of this section, and all cases of this nature shall be in a preferred position for purposes of trial and
appeal, so as to assure the speedy disposition thereof.
E.C. §20009
Truth in Endorsements Law
a) provides information regarding restrictions on endorsements, representation requirements, etc. A copy is
available in the California Elections Code which can be viewed at www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.
E.C. §§20000-20010
Electioneering Near Polling Place
No person, on Election Day, or at any time that a voter may be casting a ballot, shall, within 100 feet of a polling
place or an elections official’s office:
a) Circulate an initiative, referendum, recall, or nomination petition or any other petition.
b) Solicit a vote or speak to a voter on the subject of marking his or her ballot.
c) Place a sign relating to voters’ qualifications or speak to a voter on the subject of his or her
qualifications except as provided in Section 14240.
d) Do any electioneering.
As used in this section, “100 feet of a polling place or an elections official’s office” means a distance 100 feet
from the room or rooms in which voters are signing the roster and casting ballots.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
E.C. §18370
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CAMPAIGN POSTERS AND SIGN PLACEMENTS
■ CITY OF SANTA ROSA: (707) 543-3015 .......................... TERRI GRIFFIN, CITY CLERK
Permit required. Applications available ......................... 60 days prior to and 15 days after
at the City Community Development Dept ..................... the date of the election
Private property only; must have property owner’s
permission. Signs may not exceed 16 sq. ft. in area
and, if detached, more than 9 ft. in height.
■ CITY OF CLOVERDALE: (707) 894-1701 ......................... NINA REGOR, CITY CLERK
Must have property owner's permission; ....................... 30 days prior to and 7 days after
Private property only ........................................................ the date of the election
Signs may not exceed 16 square feet in sign area
■ CITY OF COTATI: (707) 665-3622 .................................... TAMI TAYLOR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Private property only; must have property owner’s ....... 60 days prior to and 10 days after
permission. 12 sq. feet total (front & back) on ............. the date of the election
residential; 20 sq. feet (front & back) nonresidential
■ CITY OF HEALDSBURG: (707) 431-3317 ....................... MARIA CURIEL, CITY CLERK
Must have property owner's permission; ....................... 90 days prior to and 15 days after
Private property only ........................................................ the date of the election
■ CITY OF PETALUMA: (707) 778-4360 ............................ CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Contact City Community Development Dept. .................. (707) 778-4301
for information ................................................................. 90 days prior to and 15 days after
the date of the election
■ CITY OF ROHNERT PARK: (707) 588-2226 ................... CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Must have property owner's permission; ....................... 90 days prior to and 10 days after
Private property only ........................................................ the date of the election
■ CITY OF SEBASTOPOL: (707) 823-1153 ........................ MARY GOURLEY, CITY CLERK
Must have property owner's permission; ........................ No specific guidelines established for
Private property only ........................................................ posting, remove after the election
■ CITY OF SONOMA: (707) 933-2206 ............................... CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
No signs or posters on public property or ...................... Signs must be removed within ten days
utility poles. Must obtain permission from .................... after election
property owner to post on private property.
Signs may not exceed 8 square feet
■ TOWN OF WINDSOR: (707) 838-1021 ........................... TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Private property only; must have property owner’s ........ 45 days total
permission; Permit and fee required. 32 sq. feet
residential, 4’ in height; 64 sq. feet non-residential,
6’ in height. Contact Planning Department to obtain
permit
■ COUNTY OF SONOMA: (707) 565-1900 ......................... COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Must obtain permission from the Planning ................... 90 days prior to and 20 days after
Department for unincorporated areas, no ...................... the date of the election
closer to road than the property lines
The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. For additional information or any recent changes
or amendments to city ordinances, contact the appropriate city clerk’s office. On state roadways, Statements of
Responsibility are required to be filed with the State Department of Transportation.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY JERRY BROWN, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
Outdoor Advertising Branch
1120 N STREET, MAIL STATION 36
P.O. BOX 942873
SACRAMENTO, CA 94274-0001
(916) 654-5147
TDD 1-916-653-4086
FAX (916) 653-6080
Dear Candidate or Committee Member:
As a candidate or campaign worker for either an office or a ballot measure, this reminder about
State law governing campaign signs should be helpful to you.
Section 5405.3 of the State Outdoor Advertising Act authorizes the placing of “temporary political
signs” separate and apart from the normal outdoor advertising display controls. No such political
signs, however, may be placed within the right-of-way of any highway or within 660 feet of the edge
of and visible from the right-of-way of a landscaped freeway.
TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS ARE SIGNS WHICH MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
A. Encourages a particular vote in a scheduled election.
B. Is placed not sooner than 90 days prior to the scheduled election and is removed within
10 days after that election.
C. Is no larger than 32 square feet.
D. Has had a Statement of Responsibility filed with the Department certifying a person who
will be responsible for removing the sign.
A Statement of Responsibility form is available from your county elections official.
Please pass this information along to those assisting in your campaign and complete and return
the Statement of Responsibility form to the appropriate district office located on the map that
follows. We will gladly answer any questions regarding the form.
Because the law directs the Department of Transportation to remove signs that do not comply with
the regulations before an election and to bill the responsible party for the removal costs after the
election, we are calling these provisions to your attention to avoid possible embarrassment to you
and your supporters.
Mail Statements of Responsibility to the appropriate district office: (see map for location of offices).
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY JERRY BROWN, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
Outdoor Advertising Branch
1120 N STREET, MAIL STATION 36
P.O. BOX 942873
SACRAMENTO, CA 94274-0001
(916) 654-5147
TDD 1-916-653-4086
FAX (916) 653-6080
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR
TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS
Election Date: ________________ June _________________ November _________________Other
County, in which election is being held: ____________________________________________________
Candidate’s name: _____________________________________________________________________
Office sought or proposition number: ______________________________________________________
Number of signs to be placed: ____________________________________________________________
Responsible party’s name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone number (including area code): ( ) _____________________________________________
The undersigned accepts responsibility for removal of signs placed in respect to the above candidate (or
proposition) as stated below and in accordance with Section 5405.3 of the Business and Professions Code.
It is understood and agreed that any signs placed pursuant to Section 5405.3 of the Business and Professions
Code and not removed within ten (10) days after the election may be removed by the Department and the
undersigned hereby agrees to pay the costs of removal upon the submission of invoice by the Department.
_______________________ _____________________________________________________
Date Signature of Responsible Party
Mail Statement of Responsibility to appropriate district office located on the attached map.
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VOTER REGISTRATION–CAMPAIGN MATERIALS
Voter registration information is available for governmental, political, journalistic, or educational purposes only. An
application to purchase voter registration information is required. Requests may be made in person or by phone, and
must be paid for at the time the order is picked up. All shipped orders will include a shipping fee.
Materials Description Prices
Walking Lists Registered voters by residence address, .................. $.50 per 1,000 records
regular or voting precinct, phone number and party.
Alpha Lists Alphabetical list, by precinct or district; ........................ $.50 per 1,000 records
residence and mailing addresses, political party and phone
number.
Mailing Labels Names and mailing addresses on peel and ........... $10.00 flat fee plus
stick labels. Available by household sort and/or political party .......... $11.50 per 1,000 records
sort if requested. (computer generated labels)
CD Voter file by district. (txt file) ........................................................ $20.00 flat fee plus
Optional voter history available ............................................................ $1.00 per 1,000 records
Vote by Mail Voters Lists, labels, or disk file of voters, who ........... List: $10.00 flat fee plus
have applied/returned vote by mail ballots. (E-mail also available $.10 per page
upon deposit.) Labels: $10.00 flat fee plus
$20.00/1000 peel & stick
Disk/
E-mail: $20.00/$1.00 per 1000
Maps Precinct maps by city and/or unincorporated areas of ......... $2.00 to $10.00 per page
the county and district maps are available.
Statement of the Vote Prior election results by precinct . ............... $15.00/$20.00 hard copy
For additional information contact the Registrar of Voters Mapping and Computer Services Division at (707) 565-
6818 or e-mail: [email protected].
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VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT INFORMATION
Who May Vote by Mail?
Any registered voter who requests a Vote by Mail ballot in writing may vote by mail.
E.C. §§3001, 3003
Permanent Vote by Mail Voter Information Any voter may apply for permanent Vote by Mail status. A voter will lose
his or her permanent Vote by Mail status if he or she does not return a Vote by Mail ballot in four consecutive
statewide general elections.
E.C. §§3201, 3206
Mailed Ballot Precinct Information Though technically not Vote by Mail voters, voters who reside in a precinct that
has fewer than 250 registered voters 88 days prior to an election may be declared to be in a “mailed ballot precinct.”
When this occurs, all voters in that precinct will automatically be mailed a Vote by Mail ballot; no application is
necessary. Because of the increasing number of jurisdictions with overlapping boundaries that hold elections at the
same time, the number of mailed ballot precincts has increased.
E.C. §3005
What Information Must Be Provided to Obtain a Vote by Mail Ballot?
To obtain a Vote by Mail ballot, voters must apply in writing to the local elections official. As required by law, an
application for a Vote by Mail ballot is always included in the Sample Ballot; however, no application form is
necessary. A voter may write a note to the local elections official requesting a Vote by Mail ballot. The request shall
contain the following:
1. the voter’s printed name
2. the voter’s residence address
3. the mailing address to which the voter wants the Vote by Mail ballot sent
4. the name and date of the election for which the voter is applying
5. the voter’s signature
In Sonoma County mail request to: or Fax your request to:
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters (707) 565-6843 P.O. Box 11485 Santa Rosa CA 95406-1485
E.C. §§3001, 3006
When to Apply for a Vote by Mail Ballot
Elections officials process Vote-by-Mail applications and mail ballots during the period 29–7 days prior to an election.
A voter may submit an application prior to this time, but the elections official will hold it until the 29th day.
Applications for Vote by Mail ballots that are to be mailed to the voter cannot be processed if received less than 7
days prior to an election. Vote by Mail ballots are available in the Registrar of Voters Office until 8 p.m. on Election
Day.
E.C. §3001
Distributing Applications for Vote by Mail Ballots
Any candidate, group of candidates, ballot measure committee or other political organization that intends to conduct
a Vote by Mail voter drive, should note the following information regarding distribution of applications for Vote by Mail
ballots. Before you do anything, contact your local elections official.
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VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT INFORMATION, CONT.
Uniform Vote by Mail Voting Application
The Secretary of State has prepared a uniform application format for a Vote by Mail ballot for use by all individuals,
organizations and groups distributing Vote by Mail ballot applications. Failure to conform your application to the
uniform format is a misdemeanor. A master Vote by Mail ballot application form will be provided by the Registrar of
Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
Important Information
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To ensure accuracy, the voter should fill out all the information on the application; however, the following
information may be preprinted on the application form:
1. the voter’s name and residence address as they appear on the voter’s affidavit of registration
2. the name and date of the election for which the Vote by Mail ballot is being requested
3. the deadline date by which the application must be received by the elections official
There is a separate section of the form to indicate a mailing address if the voter wishes to receive his or her
ballot at an address other than his or her residence address. This information may not be preprinted and may
only be completed by the voter. The mailing address to which a Vote by Mail ballot is requested to be sent may
not be the address of any political party, political campaign headquarters, or a candidate's residence. This
provision does not apply to a candidate, or to a candidate’s immediate family or housemates, who request that a
Vote by Mail ballot be mailed to the candidate’s residence address.
The voter must personally affix his or her signature.
Any application containing preprinted information shall contain the following statement (verbatim) printed
conspicuously on the form:
You have the legal right to mail or deliver this application directly to the local elections official of the county
where you reside.
The name, address and telephone number of any organization, individual or group that authorizes the
distribution of applications shall be printed on the application.
Any individual, organization or group that distributes applications for Vote by Mail ballots and receives completed
application forms shall deliver the forms to the appropriate elections official within 72 hours of receipt. It is a
crime to delay the return of a Vote by Mail ballot application.
Vote by Mail ballot applications provided by a group or organization shall be sent by nonforwardable mail.
Any individual, group or organization that knowingly distributes any application for a Vote by Mail ballot that does
not conform to the state requirements is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Voters who use a Vote by Mail ballot application provided by an individual, group or organization must attest to
the truth and correctness of the contents and sign under penalty of perjury.
The Vote by Mail ballot application must contain information regarding permanent Vote by Mail status.
The size of the uniform format approved by the Secretary of State is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Vote by Mail Ballot Counting
Vote by Mail ballots are processed beginning 7 business days prior to an election, but no results may be released
until 8 p.m. election night. Partial Vote by Mail results are the first results announced on election night.
*CANDIDATES SPENDING $0 (EXCLUDING PERSONAL FUNDS USED FOR FILING FEE AND OR FEE FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS) FILE FORM 470. CANDIDATES SPENDING $.01-$999.99 FILE FORMS 501 AND 470. CANDIDATES INTENDING TO SPEND $1000.00 OR MORE FILE FORMS 501 AND 410 AND SHOULD REFER TO THE FPPC FILING SCHEDULE IN THE CANDIDATE’S CAMPAIGN GUIDE FOR DEADLINES REGARDING FILING FORM 460.
**OPTIONAL
CANDIDATES’ RECEIPT
OF NOMINATION DOCUMENTS
Documents which are pertinent to your office are
indicated with the letter “R” for received or “F” for
filed. Please initial over the letters “R” to indicate
receipt of the corresponding documents. A deputy
clerk will initial over the letters “F” to indicate that
the documents have been filed. Should you have
questions about any of these documents do not
hesitate to contact this office at (707) 565-6800.
HAVE YOU RECEIVED?
Candidates’ Handbook R R R R R R R R R
Campaign Disclosure Manual R R R R
Campaign Statements R R R R R R R
Local Campaign Ordinance (if applicable) R R
Petition-In-Lieu Forms R R R R R
Declaration of Intention R
Declaration of Candidacy R R R R R R R R R
Ballot Designation Worksheet R R R R R R R R R
Nomination Petition R R R R R R R
Statement of Economic Interests R R R R R R
Statement of Qualifications R R R R R R R R
Code of Fair Campaign Practices R R R R R R R
HAVE YOU FILED?
Campaign Statements* F F F F F F F
Filing Fee/Petitions-In-Lieu F F F F F
Declaration of Intention F
Declaration of Candidacy F F F F F F F F F
Ballot Designation Worksheet F F F F F F F F F
Nomination Petition/Petitions-In-Lieu F F F F F F F
Statement of Economic Interests F F F F F F
Statement of Qualifications** F F F F F F F F
Code of Fair Campaign Practices** F F F F F F F
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